I've been in a slump this week. I took the week off running as my IT Band was giving me issues. I could have still gone swimming...in fact...I should have gone swimming more...but I didn't! Nope...nothing...all...week....long! Not even blogging...LOL
So what am I going to do about it because it doesn't matter that I'm in a slump...it's how I react to it!! Well I went to google for some inspiration, and here's what I've come up with:
- Acknowledge it...done!! I'm not pretending...I did nothing this week and that sucks!! But it happens to everyone...I am not the first person that has slid into a slump.
- I am going to live in the present...I cannot think of last week and what didn't happen, I have to live in the present and look to the future and make decisions that will benefit me now.
- Reach out to others. Motivating others has the side effect of motivating me.
- Set a goal for the coming week. I am going to run tomorrow and then schedule my workouts and show up at each one!!!
- Watch Spirit of the Marathon or any other running/exercise related program! I love watching the Hawaii Ironman events as they always showcase participants and what they have come through and it is so inspiring!
- Reach out to others for help. I am asking key people in my life for gentle reminders about my weekly goals. Having someone else to be accountable to forces me out the door as I don't want to have to tell them I didn't do it.
And if all that fails....then retail therapy always helps!!!!
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| So fun to see Tri training in the description!! |
Tomorrow I am running a 5k for an apparel company that wanted a review of their compression socks. I cannot wait. I received the socks today and pulled them on immediately...super comfy. I am used to wearing the ProCompression socks when running so it will be fun to try a different brand. I will do a review tomorrow after the run. Until then...check these babies out!
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| Love the Color! |
Hope you had a great Saturday, and have a fun runday planned for tomorrow!
Tell me what you do when you are in a slump!!!
I love love love those socks!
ReplyDeleteI am the queen of slumps, I think. I guess I just suffer through I, and then make myself feel guilty enough that I eventually get up and do something. If I had the money, retail therapy would probably help me a lot. I LOVE new stuff.... even when I get new shampoo, I start using it right away even if there's a bit of the old stuff left. LOL
I hope you're on the climb up and out of your slump! I noticed there was a bit of a lull in your blogging. I hope this coming week is a good one for you!
Thanks Erin....I use the guilt method too. Seeing others be active helps as well!!!!
DeleteI'm slumping too lately. I think maybe I need to hit the running store...that always helps!
ReplyDeleteRetail helps all us gals/runners!!
DeleteThis cold cold weather has certainly not helped the slumpy feelings!!! oooh fun socks! you know sometimes a new outfit really helps motivate too. i am with you on weekly goals. small bites!!! they really help
ReplyDeleteThanks Tina....I need to list my IT band exercises and make them a priority this week!
DeleteCool socks! Lulu always motivates me to work out. :D
ReplyDeleteThey are super comfy...not quite as tight as Pro which I like.
DeleteWicked cool socks!!! What brand were they?
ReplyDeleteThank you also for the git outta yer slump tips :)
They are 2xu...they also come in a peach/pink color that I think I'll pick up!
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